Senator Berta Gardner showing her support for Alaska’s public education system.

Early voting for this year's August 19th Primary election began yesterday. Voting early has many benefits: it provides greater access to voting, avoids waiting in line on Election Day, and is reported to improve both voter satisfaction and poll worker performance.

Anchorage City Hall
632 W 4th Ave
August 4 through August 18
9:00am to 5:00pm

Also, if you’re on the University campus on August 18, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, you can vote at the UAA Student Union the day before the election.

If you would like more information about the primary ballot (Voting Election Pamphlet) or need to locate your voting district, you can visit the Division of Elections’ website at http://www.elections.alaska.gov/.

If you cannot make it to the polls before the primary election, don’t fret. You can vote by absentee ballot. To get registered for an absentee ballot, please visit: http://www.elections.alaska.gov/vi_bymail_byfax.php. Applications are due Saturday, August 9.